Ku Klux Klan uniform most likely dates to ca. 1927 era. The hood and rope belt are mass-produced pieces and probably come from Atlanta or Indianapolis. The robe, however, was probably made locally. The insignia is hand-cut from dyed felt and the entire robe is hand-stitched. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.038.026 [Uniform, Organizational]
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